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AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

Washington, DC · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

This is a remote freelance role from August 17 through October 16, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Design ... Execute animation with a confident, considered hand, understanding how motion serves communication ...

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TEKsystems

Freelance Presentation Designer

Morrisville, NC · Remote

$60 - $70/hr

Expert-level PowerPoint skills, including advanced animation, motion paths, transitions, builds ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026. About ...

Hovercraft

Designer (Freelance)

$60/hr

Excellent organization and time management skills to meet deadlines across multiple projects in a remote work setting. * Illustration, animation or spatial design side hustles The salary range for ...

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · Remote

Freelance Digital Designer (Pharmaceutical Advertising) 100% Remote Were looking for a Freelance ... remote setting Nice to Have * Experience with motion/animation (After Effects) * Familiarity with ...

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · Remote

$65 - $85/hr

Freelance Digital Designer (Pharmaceutical Advertising) - 100% Remote We're looking for a Freelance ... remote setting Nice to Have * Experience with motion/animation (After Effects) * Familiarity with ...

Mindrift

Presentation Designer / Freelance

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

Mindrift

Freelance Presentation Designer

Queens, NY · Remote

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

Mindrift

Freelance Presentation Designer

New York, NY · Remote

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

Mindrift

Freelance Presentation Designer

Austin, TX · Remote

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

Mindrift

Freelance Presentation Designer

Austin, TX · Remote

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

Mindrift

Freelance Presentation Designer

Houston, TX · Remote

$50/hr

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in ... Elevate presentations using custom fonts, elegant animations, and perfect visual consistency.

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How much do freelance remote animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Animator vs Freelance Remote Graphic Designer?

AspectFreelance Remote AnimatorFreelance Remote Graphic Designer
Required SkillsAnimation software, storytelling, visual designDesign software, branding, visual communication
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, client collaborationRemote, project-based, client collaboration
Industry UsageFilm, gaming, advertising, online contentMarketing, branding, publishing, digital media

Freelance Remote Animators focus on creating animated content using specialized software, often for entertainment or advertising. Freelance Remote Graphic Designers develop visual concepts for branding and marketing. While both roles work remotely and collaborate with clients, animators require animation-specific skills, whereas graphic designers focus on static visuals. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right freelancer for their project needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Animator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Freelance Toon Boom Animator-YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios

Austin, TX • Remote

Contractor

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.

We are looking to add Freelance Cutout / Rigged Character Animators in Toon Boom Harmony to our team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Animation fundamentals, using Toonboom Harmony along with their node systems as well strong draftmanship.
Animation channels to match style of: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Keep an organized and efficient workflow that balances quality and output needs.
  • Responsible for approximately 25 shots / 2 and half minutes of animation per week.
  • Expert level cutout/rigged character animation in Toon Boom Harmony
  • Navigation of and clear understanding of Toon boon node view and tools
  • Light compositing work in Harmony (lighting and some effects) 
  • Strong draftmanship creating assets, poses and drawing subs
  • Simple to Moderate level frame by frame / hand animation

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 2+ years required experience with Toon Boom Harmony 
  • 1+ years of studio production experience
  • Animators must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
  • Communicate effectively 
  • Great listening skills 
  • Great time management skills 
  • Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas 
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency  
 

Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered. 

Compensation:

Competitive base pay of: $880 per production week 

This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position. 

Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
If you receive an email from Newscapeprocareers.com this is a scam. Newscape Studios will not email questionnaires, ask for any personal information such as SS #, address, or bank account information or present a  job offer without a face to face interview with our supervisors and/or Human Resources.  If you receive an email from newscapeprocareers.com, please report to the authorities.  Be careful of scams

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